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10K gold is harder. 14K gold shines brighter. For a chain you wear every day, hardness usually wins. Here is why and where SKRT lands.

18K gold is 75% pure. It is the sweet spot between rich color and acceptable hardness. Here is when 18K is worth the upgrade and when it is overkill.

Three 'diamonds' that most people cannot tell apart. The actual differences are hardness, refractive index, and price. Here is what you actually get with each.

VVS means very, very slightly included. VS is very slightly included. SI is slightly included. Here is what each grade looks like and when it matters.

Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat. The four words every jeweler uses. Here is what each one actually means when you are shopping iced-out chains and pendants.

14K gold is the standard karat for hip-hop jewelry. 58.3 percent pure gold mixed with stronger metals for daily-wear durability and full shine.

The short answer: SKRT pieces are 18K gold plated over a high-density base metal, set with hand-placed lab-grown stones and cubic zirconia. We don't sell solid 18K cuban link...